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etherate

noun
ether·​ate | \ ˈēthərə̇t, -ˌrāt\
plural -s

Definition of etherate

: a compound with an ether (such as ethyl ether) boron trifluoride etherate BF3·(C2H5)2O

First Known Use of etherate

1889, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for etherate

ether + -ate

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